Shoji Kawamori
Directing1960Taira, Toyama, Japan [now Nanto, Toyama, Japan]
Biography
Shoji Kawamori is an anime creator, director and mechanical designer, best known as the original creator for nearly every Macross chapter.
Known For
Acting History
2026
Labyrinth
Director
2023
ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION
TVas Self - Mechanical Designer• 1 eps
THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149
TVStoryboard Artist• 1 eps
MAKE MY DAY
TVMechanical Designer
2021
Eureka: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution
Mechanical Designer
Macross Delta: Zettai Live!!!!!!
Director
Macross Delta: Zettai Live!!!!!!
Screenplay
Macross Delta: Zettai Live!!!!!!
Original Story
Macross Frontier: Labyrinth of Time
Screenplay
Macross Frontier: Labyrinth of Time
Original Story
SAKUGAN
TVConceptual Design• 12 eps
2019
For Whom the Alchemist Exists
Storyboard Artist
For Whom the Alchemist Exists
Director
2018
Anemone: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution
Mechanical Designer
Bumblebee
Original Story
Macross Delta: Passionate Walküre
Original Story
Macross Delta: Passionate Walküre
Screenplay
LAST HOPE
TVSeries Director• 26 eps
DRAGON PILOT: Hisone and Masotan
TVMechanical Designer• 12 eps
LAST HOPE
TVOriginal Series Creator• 26 eps
LAST HOPE
TVOriginal Concept• 26 eps
2017
Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution 1
Mechanical Designer
2014
Animal Detective Kiruminzoo: The Movie
Original Series Creator
M3: The Dark Metal
TVMechanical Designer• 24 eps
Nobunaga the Fool
TVSeries Composition
Nobunaga the Fool
TVOriginal Story
2012
Macross FB7: Listen to My Song!
Original Story
Bodacious Space Pirates
TVMechanical Designer• 26 eps
AKB0048
TVStoryboard Artist
AKB0048
TVSeries Director
AKB0048
TVOriginal Story
2011
2009
Macross Frontier: The False Songstress
Original Story
Macross Frontier: The False Songstress
Screenplay
Animal Detectives Kiruminzoo
TVOriginal Series Creator• 50 eps
2008
Ani*Kuri15
Director
Ani*Kuri15
Writer
Macross Frontier
TVStoryboard Artist
Macross Frontier
TVSeries Director
Macross Frontier
TVOriginal Series Creator
2007
Genius Party
Director
Genius Party
Screenplay
Genius Party
Mechanical Designer
Genesis of Aquarion: Wings of Genesis
Original Story
Genesis of Aquarion: Wings of Genesis
Screenplay
Kiss Dum: Engage Planet
TVMechanical Designer
Ani*Kuri15
TVDirector
2006
Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters
as Medium Hot Sabu (voice)
2002
Macross: 20th Anniversary
Original Story
Patlabor WXIII The Movie
Mechanical Designer
Macross Zero
TVStoryboard Artist
Macross Zero
TVDirector
Macross Zero
TVWriter
Macross Zero
TVOriginal Story
RahXephon
TVStoryboard Artist
2001
The Daichis Earth's Defense Family
TVCreature Design
The Daichis Earth's Defense Family
TVMechanical Designer
The Daichis Earth's Defense Family
TVSeries Composition
Earth Maiden Arjuna
TVWriter• 5 eps
Earth Maiden Arjuna
TVStoryboard Artist• 4 eps
Earth Maiden Arjuna
TVAnimation• 1 eps
Earth Maiden Arjuna
TVDirector• 13 eps
Earth Maiden Arjuna
TVOriginal Story• 13 eps
Earth Maiden Arjuna
TVCreator
2000
Escaflowne: The Movie
Animation
Escaflowne: The Movie
Original Story
1998
Blue Submarine No. 6
TVMechanical Designer
1996
Spring and Chaos
Director
Spring and Chaos
Screenplay
Space Ship Remnant 6
Mechanical Designer
The Vision of Escaflowne
TVScreenplay• 26 eps
The Vision of Escaflowne
TVWriter• 1 eps
The Vision of Escaflowne
TVOriginal Series Creator• 26 eps
The Vision of Escaflowne
TVDirector• 26 eps
The Vision of Escaflowne
TVOriginal Story• 26 eps
The Vision of Escaflowne
TVStoryboard Artist• 1 eps
The Vision of Escaflowne
TVCreator
1995
Macross Plus: The Movie
Director
Macross Plus: The Movie
Original Story
Ghost in the Shell
Mechanical Designer
Macross 7: The Galaxy Is Calling Me!
Screenplay
Macross 7: The Galaxy Is Calling Me!
Mechanical Designer
Macross 7: The Galaxy Is Calling Me!
Original Story
1994
Macross Plus
TVSeries Director
Macross Plus
TVDirector
Macross Plus
TVOriginal Story
Macross 7
TVStoryboard Artist
Macross 7
TVOriginal Story
1993
Patlabor 2: The Movie
Mechanical Designer
1992
Talking Head
Mechanical & Creature Designer
Macross II: Lovers Again
Original Series Creator
Macross II: Lovers Again
Creator
Macross II: Lovers Again
Original Story
Macross II: Lovers Again
TVOriginal Series Creator• 6 eps
Macross II: Lovers Again
TVOriginal Story• 6 eps
Macross II: Lovers Again
TVCreator
1991
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
TVMechanical Designer
Future GPX Cyber Formula
TVMechanical Designer• 66 eps
1989
Crusher Joe: The OVAs
Mechanical Designer
1984
Macross: Do You Remember Love?
Director
Macross: Do You Remember Love?
Original Story
Macross: Do You Remember Love?
Mechanical Designer
1983
Crusher Joe
Animation
Crusher Joe
Mechanical Designer
Super Dimension Fortress Macross
TVWriter• 1 eps
Super Dimension Fortress Macross
TVDirector• 1 eps
1982
Super Dimension Fortress Macross
TVOriginal Story• 36 eps
Super Dimension Fortress Macross
TVOriginal Series Creator• 36 eps
Super Dimension Fortress Macross
TVScreenplay• 36 eps